a test performed at home in which you collect specimens of your stool that are tested for traces of blood; used to detect colorectal cancers
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faecal occult test::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fecal occult test, stool test |
| Type of | diagnostic assay, diagnostic test |
Examples of faecal occult test
faecal occult test
The best thing you can do is seek a faecal occult blood test and a pelvic ultrasound scan.
From the dailymail.co.uk
The current screening method for bowel cancer, called the faecal occult blood test, looks for traces of blood in stools and helps to detect cancer at an early stage.
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